Hyphenation of bulwark

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word bulwark? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

bul-wark

Definitions of bulwark:

1.	An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes They stormed the ramparts of the city They blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
2.	A fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
3.	A protective structure of stone or concrete Extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
4.	Defend with a bulwark

Synonyms of bulwark:

noun	rampart, wall, embankment
noun	bulwarks, barrier
noun	breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, seawall, jetty, barrier
verb	defend

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